Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Israel, Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Wednesday highlighted the significance of the visit, stating that it will further strengthen and deepen the "practical and functional" ties between the two countries.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day Israel visit, Congress MP Imran Masood on Wednesday said that India's diplomatic stance on Palestine remains clear with the government supporting Palestine.
Speaking to ANI, Sachdev said, "Prime Minister's visit to Israel takes place against a very important context. There is no doubt that India-Israel relations have acquired strategic connotations, and they have grown with both sides being enthusiastic about their promotion."
Ahead of PM Modi's visit to Israel, Former Israeli Ambassador to India Daniel Carmon on Tuesday (local time) emphasised that the bond between the nations extends beyond leadership, with shared values and interests.
Ahead of PM Modi's upcoming visit, the leader of the Opposition in Israel, Yair Lapid, on Tuesday (local time), emphasised that the India-Israel relationship goes beyond strategy, describing it as a deep bond of friendship between the two nations.
Lauren Dagan Amos of Bar-Ilan University described PM Modi's Israel visit as a strategic shift. She highlighted progress beyond defence, pointing to the upcoming Free Trade Agreement and the IMEC corridor as major achievements that could reduce trade barriers and deepen India-Israel econo